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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.53, 1,108.88 and 471.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.53, 1,108.88 and 471.96 is: 651.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.53 : 1,108.88 = 471.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.53/1,108.88 = 471.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.53x = 1,108.88 × 471.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.53x = 523,347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,347.00/803.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.31

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